Arctic
60°N, 0°E · Lesley Tannahill · 2026-05-02
Lesley Tannahill2026-05-02Lesley Tannahill2026
Creative rationale
This location sits in the Arctic Ocean at 60°N on the Prime Meridian, likely over the Norwegian Sea between Iceland and Norway. The significant pressure gradient of 38.53 Pa/cell creates deep archaeological layers in the composition, while the substantial temperature anomaly of 8.0°C drives chaotic gestural marks breaking through more contemplative structured fields. The moderate wind speed generates underlying scrubbed textures, and the very high humidity of 91% makes previous paint layers highly visible through translucent overlays, creating rich palimpsest effects with occasional precipitation drips marking time's passage.
License: CC BY-NC-ND 4.0. Attribution: James Tannahill / art.jamestannahill.com. No commercial use or derivatives without permission.